Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Tecno Pova 3
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Tecno Pova 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 38/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Tecno Pova 3
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 230g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 3 better?
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Tecno Pova 3, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 45 points higher (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 26/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Tecno Pova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, HIOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 173.1×78.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Pova 3
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova 3
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Tecno Pova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Tecno Pova 3 by 1323.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (93/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (52/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (97/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 26/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 by 45 points (83/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Tecno Pova 3 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.